I went over and taught a friend how to use my little electric wheel since she’s been struggling to manage a wheel that is cranky and treadles and learn the mechanics of spinning all at once. I spun and carded fleece. We had family dinner at the farm after and I was absolutely stuffed full […]
Month: October 2022
Shearing Update
So Wed morning, I helped shear sheep! I sheared two small Icelandic sheep and then clipped the bellies of three other sheep. The belly cleanup was because they will lamb in January/February and by that time the fiber on the sheep will be really long and it can be difficult for the lambs to find udders. […]
Loom and Shearing
Monday last week, I got a loom! The person I bought my new spinning wheel from texted me and asked if I wanted a free loom. I said hell yes. She had originally gotten it for free from someone who was moving and lent it to a friend who didn’t need it. Said friend of hers was dropping her […]
September Crafting Update and October Goals
Well, this was more unproductive than I expected but to be fair, I was sick twice. These things happen. Sept goals October goals